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Meaning of Minkowskian in English:

Minkowskian

Pronunciation /mɪŋˈkɒfskɪən/

adjective

Mathematics Physics

  • Designating, relating to, or characteristic of the flat, four-dimensional space-time used by Hermann Minkowski in his geometrical descriptions of special relativity.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Scientific Abstracts. From the name of Hermann Minkowski + -ian.